Rodeo Clown: Laughs and Danger in the Ring

by Keith Elliot Greenberg, Bill Moyer (Photographer)

Meet Jim Bob Feller in the middle of a rodeo ring in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He'll show you how he focuses an angry bull's attention and how he gets the 2,000-pound animal to chase him down. Watch as Jim applies his special makeup and gives you the inside scoop on ring safety and performance techniques. You'll also hear some fascinating stories about what really goes on behind the scenes of a rodeo! Many people in our world face the unique demands of special careers. Some work at jobs that protect us and our families from danger. Others have learned skills needed to provide a special service or perform in a special way. The Risky Business series gives you an up-close-and-personal profile of people who do things most of us would never dream of doing. As you read about them, you'll find out what worries them and what excites them about their jobs. You'll also learn how each person trained to become an expert in his or her field. Grades 2-5; 7 1/2 x 9; 32 pages; 25-30 large-format, full-color photos; Sturdy library binding; Index; Further Reading

32 pages, Library Binding

First published April 1, 1995

About the author

Keith Elliot Greenberg is a New York Times bestselling author and producer for America's Most Wanted. In addition to producing programs for VH1, 48 Hours, MSNBC Investigates, the History Channel, and Court TV, among others, Greenberg has authored more than thirty nonfiction books and written for such outlets as Maxim, The Village Voice, The New York Observer, USA Today, Playboy.com, and US Weekly."